Policies

Uniform Policy

The complete school uniform must be worn to, from, and at school. The only non-uniform item permitted is a cap. It is required that the uniform be worn clean and in repair, with any holes or broken stitching repaired immediately. Students who are unable to wear an item of uniform on any day must bring a note of explanation (presented to your Year Coordinator/ Administration), to obtain a uniform pass.

Wristwatches and earrings are the only jewellery permitted. Students may wear 2 pair sleepers or plain studs in each of their earlobes. “Drop earrings” are not permitted. For safety reasons, rings, bangles, bracelets, necklaces and similar adornments are not permitted. Also for safety reasons, jewellery must be removed before a student participates in any supervised physical activities. Security of any jewellery brought to school is entirely the student’s responsibility. Excess or unacceptable jewellery will be confiscated for collection by a parent.

Students are not permitted to wear make-up or fingernail polish at school. Hair must be of a natural colour, clean, neat, tidy and well maintained. For safety reasons, hair that is longer than collar length should be tied back for practical lessons.

The students have two options for a day uniform:

1. A formal uniform.

2. A sports uniform.

The sports uniform will be required for sporting activities.

The formal uniform will be required for designated excursions and attendance at formal school functions eg. Awards Night, and when students represent the school at functions outside the school.

Sports Uniform (girls and boys):

1. Sky blue/French blue polo shirt with school monogram. We recommend the purchase of 2 items)
2. Black shorts (rugby knit) Shorts with legs longer than the top of the knee are not school uniform. uniform company logo (eg. Stubbies, Ruggers) are acceptable Labels such as Billabong, Rip Curl, Mambo, etc are NOT considered school uniform
3. Black or white socks. All students will wear socks. Socks are to be clearly visible above the shoes. 4. Joggers.
5. Black bike pants (only for Physical Education classes).
6. Black pleated sports skirt (girl)

Formal Uniform (boys):

1. Blue cotton blend button through shirt with school monogram (short sleeved or long sleeved version).
2. Black long dress pants OR black formal dress shorts.
3. Black tie.
4. Black socks.
5. Black shoes.

Formal Uniform (girls):

1. Black cotton/gaberdine skirt (to knee length).
2. Blue overblouse with school monogram.
3. Black tie.
4. White or black socks 1 black or flesh coloured pantyhose.
5. Black shoes.

Winter Uniform (girls and boys):

The sports and formal uniform is to be worn. Winter options include:

1 . Black fleecy-lined track pants or black Tazlon pants.
2. Bluelblack Tazlon jacket (purchased from the uniform shop), or
Black fleecy jumper with a turn back blue collar with neck zip (purchased
from the uniform shop). Other jumpers and jackets are not acceptable.


	Fee Policy

	To reduce the costs to parents, the school operates a Textbook and Resources Hire Scheme. The scheme also saves parents considerable time and inconvenience in going to various retailers to purchase books and other materials. The Government pays most of the cost of this scheme direct to the school. The Parents and Citizens Association endorses the scheme and supervises the operation of this account. WHAT DOES THE SCHEME PROVIDE? For students whose parents/guardians join the scheme, the school will provide the following items: all prescribed textbooks for as long as they are needed in the course, on a take home basis; use of class sets of books and resources for in-class activities; a range of duplicated notes, booklets and student worksheets prepared by teachers in all subject areas; most essential consumable materials in practical subject areas such as Art, Home Economics, Manual Arts, Physical education and Science. (Where materials provided by the school become student property to take home, some additional fees may be charged.); A daily homework diary for all students; a school magazine per family; a student card. Stationery items are excluded from the Hiring Scheme and will need to be purchased by the students. A list of subject requisites and stationery items is available from the school office. WHAT DOES THE SCHEME COST? The charge for each student's participation in the Hiring Scheme is: The value of the Textbook Allowance provided by Education Queensland. (Currently this is $73 for students in Years 8, 9 and 10. $167 for students in Years 11 and 12. Education Queensland pays this direct to the school for all students enrolled in February.) PLUS A Resource Fee of $120 Fees must be paid during Week 1 of the school year. If a student enrols (or leaves) during the year, the charge for (or refund from) the Textbook and resources Hire Scheme will be on a pro-rata basis. Education Queensland pays in bulk direct to the school the Textbook Allowance for all students enrolled. For any parents who elect not to join the Hiring Scheme, the school will make a re-payment equivalent to the Textbook Allowance. Those parents will then be required to purchase all textbooks and pay the various subject resources and materials charges. It is expected that the total cost to parents who elect not to join the Hire scheme would be at least twice the value of joining the scheme (current 2003).